In his press conference, Portugal coach Fernando Santos didn’t specify if the notable absence was due to Ronaldo’s current rape investigation.

“[Federation] president Fernando Gomes and I spoke with Cristiano Ronaldo and we considered it best for the player not to be included in this and November’s call-ups,” Santo said.

Vieira drops Balotelli from Nice squad

Mario Balotelli is nowhere to be found on Nice’s team sheet for its upcoming match against Toulouse on Friday, a decision made my manager Patrick Vieira, who last month noted fitness issues with the Italian striker.

Balotelli has made two starts in Ligue 1 this year, but has yet to score.

Mexico announces squad for October friendlies

Hirving Lozano and Raul Jimenez headline the Mexico squad for the upcoming international friendlies. (REPORT)

Napoli, PSG charged by UEFA for fan violence

UEFA has charged Napoli after fans set off flares in the Italian club’s 1-0 win over Liverpool in Naples.

Paris Saint-Germain was also charged by UEFA for fan violence in their win over Red Star Belgrade.

Napoli’s Milik robbed at gunpoint after UCL win

Napoli’s Arkadiusz Milik was robbed at gunpoint following their win over Liverpool.

Two men robbed Milik of his Rolex around 2 a.m., using their motorcycles to block the road that Milik was driving on. (REPORT)

Southgate deal extended through ’22

Gareth Southgate is set to sign a contract extension until 2022 as England manager.

He guided England to last summer’s World Cup semi-finals and is currently studying for his elite coaching qualification. (REPORT)

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